85sqn Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hi Folks, here's my Wildcat. With thanks to the guys over on this thread: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235025518-wildcat-v-colour-conundrum/&tab=comments#comment-2797901 It's the Tamiya kit with the outer wing guns sanded and removed. Eduard seat belts added and sprayed with my interpretation of ANA colours 610, 603 and 613 using Xtracrylix over a black base with some light YZC chipping. Self made masks were used for markings and just some decals from the spare box. After glossing I used some Winsor and Newton oil paint for washes. I went with the sky undersides as it seems alot of colour photos showed it rather than the light grey which may have been used. The aircraft was based on HMS Atheling for a short period whilst Op Councillor was conducted in the Indian Ocean on June 10th 1944. Although, not really much happened other than to show escort carriers working alongside fleet carriers didn't really work due to the slower speed of the escort carrier. Thanks for looking Nick 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 What a beauty Nick,.......that is one seriously nice Wildcat and I love the scheme mate. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Great work especially the finish. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Now that does look good! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Superb Wildcat there Nick, fantastic job and great scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 excellent Wildcat ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just one word.....superb! John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 really nice, great looking markings😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) Nice job Nick.. Edited November 28, 2017 by Grey Beema 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Wot they all said & a bit more. A great & slightly unusual scheme & simply superb modelling. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks guys, it's a lovely little kit by Tamiya. Perhaps next time I'll opt for a Martlet MkII or IV which require a little bit more work. I have noticed one thing I left out which is a very quick job and that is the small aerial present on the underside which most FAA fighters operating in the Indian Ocean and Pacific gained- its' either IFF or VHF aerial. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 A beauty! Love the Wildcat, and you have more than done it justice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 5:40 AM, tonyot said: What a beauty Nick,.......that is one seriously nice Wildcat and I love the scheme mate. Cheers Tony What TOT said, and he should know, as he's done a ton of them! Very nice build, Nick, and a great choice of schemes! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Great looking Wildcat love the colour scheme Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Handsomely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Wonderful Wildcat! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Nice work... Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Thanks Bob and Stix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Agree with others - great work on your Wildcat Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Outstanding! Tonal depth is great, and she's dirty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModellerCH Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Impressive! Really awesome paint job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martslay Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Very very nice. Love the paint job and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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